River City Extension, Cold Fronts, Jared & the Mill

ISTHMUS PICK: River City Extension is an independent rock band based in New Jersey. Like the state’s musical forefather, Bruce Springsteen, they make accessible, heart-on-sleeve rock ’n’ roll with the aid of electric and acoustic instruments. Since forming in 2007, the band has put out three full-length records, including the brand-new "Deliverance."